Jul 13 2026

Rainbow Roll Recipe

Time45m
Serves2

Ahi, Salmon, Kampachi

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Ingredients

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Sushi Rice

Fish

Vegetables

Nori and Garnish

Method

Prepare Sushi Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse and Cook Rice

    Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  2. 2

    Season Rice

    Once cooked, transfer rice to a large bowl. Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small bowl until dissolved. Gently fold the mixture into the rice while cooling with a fan or a spatula.

Prepare Fish and Vegetables

  1. 3

    Slice Fish

    Slice the Ahi tuna, salmon, and kampachi into thin strips.

  2. 4

    Prepare Vegetables

    Thinly slice the avocado and cucumber.

Assemble the Rainbow Roll

  1. 5

    Lay Nori

    Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down.

  2. 6

    Add Sushi Rice

    Wet your hands and grab a handful of sushi rice. Spread it evenly over the nori, leaving a small border at the top.

  3. 7

    Layer Ingredients

    Arrange slices of Ahi, salmon, kampachi, avocado, and cucumber in a line across the center of the rice.

  4. 8

    Roll Sushi

    Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the sushi away from you, applying gentle pressure to form a tight roll.

  5. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 6-8 pieces. Serve with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

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